NFT
Bitcoin Jumps to Second Place in NFT Sales
Bitcoin-based non-fungible tokens (NFTs) have risen to second place for NFT sales per blockchain, according to Web3 data platform CryptoSlam. "The Hash" panel discusses the increasing popularity of Bitcoin NFTs and the controversy around it.
NFT Marketplace DIBA Goes Live on ‘Really Good for Bitcoin’ Smart Contracts
DIBA also released a Bitcoin-only wallet in partnership with mining company Hut 8 Mining.
NFT Trading Volume on Pace to Drop Below $1B: DappRadar
A new report from DappRadar reveals that NFT trading volume for the month of May has reached $333 million so far, putting it on track to fall below $1 billion for the first time this year. CoinDesk's Jenn Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
China's Top Prosecution Agency Says NFTs Have Crypto-Like Attributes
China's highest national agency responsible for legal prosecution has warned non-fungible token (NFT) digital collections share "the attributes of virtual assets," which are banned in the country. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker weighs in on the hype around NFTs in China and what the regulator's guidelines for the treatment of NFTs could mean for the broader crypto market.
Pudgy Penguins CEO on $9M Funding Round, Future of Collectibles
Non-fungible token (NFT) collection Pudgy Penguins has announced the completion of its $9 million seed funding round led by 1kx. Pudgy Penguins CEO Luca Netz joins "First Mover" to discuss the NFT brand's latest plans as it gears up to release 'Pudgy Toys' on May 18.
Electronics Firm LG Seeks TV Patent for Enabling NFT Trading
Electronics firm LG is seeking patent protection for a television that enables users to trade non-fungible tokens (NFTs). LG began its work bringing NFTs to its TVs last September with the release of its Art Lab marketplace which was plugged into Hedera Network, on which LG has been a node operator since 2020. "The Hash" panel discusses LG's latest NFT push in a move that could potentially drive mainstream demand for digital collectibles.
Draft Text Reveals EU Crypto Tax Plans Include NFTs, Foreign Companies
The European Union plans to force crypto companies to give tax authorities details of their clients' holdings, even if they’re based outside the bloc or offering non-fungible tokens (NFTs), according to a draft bill released to CoinDesk under freedom of information laws. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments in global crypto regulation.
NFT Project Pudgy Penguins Completes $9M Raise
Non-fungible token (NFT) collection Pudgy Penguins has announced the completion of its $9 million seed funding round led by 1kx. This comes after a leadership change that sparked an increased focus on utilizing the project's intellectual property (IP). "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of digital collectibles and the considerations of IP rights.
NFT Project Pudgy Penguins Raises $9M
The fundraise comes after a leadership change that led to an increased focus on utilizing the intellectual property.
Web3 Firm Artifact Labs Raises $3.25M From Blue Pool Capital, Animoca, Others
Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post spun off its NFT business into a new firm called Artifact Labs last year.
